News
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5 ways the CAP team can help brighten your day!
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Uncategorized
Our CAP ambassadors are always here to brighten your day! Whether you need an umbrella escort or you spot some “out of place” graffiti, the CAP team is there to help. Let’s take a look at just a few of the ways they can help you downtown!
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The Evolution of Club Duquette
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn
Duquette Johnston, who owns Woodlawn’s beloved store “Club Duquette” in partnership with his wife, Morgan Johnston, sat down with us to talk about how they brought this spunky store to life and how they have managed to stay so successful over the years!
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How does the 20th Street Refresh play into our Value of Downtown Report?
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Yaysayers
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been talking a lot about our Value of Downtown Report. We’ve also been talking a lot about the construction we’re doing on 20th Street. But how exactly do both of these projects go hand in hand?
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Woodlawn Street Market Applications are now open for the 2022 Season!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market, Yaysayers
We’ve got some good news for you – the NINTH season of Woodlawn Street Market will begin this April as we continue to support our local makers! Vendor applications are open now for Birmingham start-ups and small businesses.
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20th Street Update: Where are we now?
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Yaysayers
We hope you’ve noticed that big things are happening on 20th Street North. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Birmingham’s main street is getting a face-lift. As we’ve mentioned on this blog in the past, the “hardscape” work will be done in four phases. Now that the first phase is complete on the northbound lane of 20th Street from 3rd Avenue North to Linn Park let’s talk about what gets done in each phase.
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The Importance of Downtown
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Yaysayers
“As the literal and figurative heart of their cities, downtowns represent and welcome residents, employees, and visitors from all walks of life,” says David Downey, President and CEO of the International Downtown Association (IDA), as he discusses the importance of downtown and the role it plays in keeping the vibrancy alive in our city centers!
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Appreciating the Value of Birmingham
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Yaysayers
Medical Properties Trust, our vitality sponsor for the Value of Downtown Report, is here to discuss how Birmingham has laid the foundation for you to grow your healthcare business. With its well-known healthcare systems and diverse communities rich in history and culture – the Magic City is the place you need to be!
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The Vanishing Authenticity of Birmingham
Filed Under: Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Get Involved, Potential-Proving
Much of the “Birmingham character” that we appreciate and promote today is thanks to the many beautiful historic buildings and homes that still stand. Our concentration of historic structures is unique, and it’s an asset for our entire region’s economic development and growth, as that authenticity attracts people seeking sense of place and quality of life. But how do we ensure that the authenticity doesn’t begin to vanish as we continue to revive these historic structures?
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What's new in Woodlawn?
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn
Woodlawn is constantly growing and welcoming new businesses and the past few months have been no exception! There is a diverse mix of new openings in Woodlawn that caters to a variety of different audiences. Whether you’re looking to take some dance classes or you’re just in the mood to try out a new bar, here’s a list of all the new places for you to checkout in Woodlawn!
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The Vitality Index: How does Birmingham compare to other Downtown Districts?
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Potential-Proving
The IDA defines the Vitality Index as a benchmarking tool to see how the vitality of various downtown areas across the country compare to one another. Let’s take a closer look at where Birmingham stands!